All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 150
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ArticleGrape pesticide row continues
The MDRGF has finally responded to the federation of table grape producers’ accusations of “denigration” over its pesticide report
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ArticlePort of Dunkirk attracts Chinese interest
Representatives from the Port of Dunkirk recently made a trip to China to make contacts and to attract investment in the port
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ArticleTesco welcomes Thai exotics to its range
The UK supermarket chain today invited a Thai delegation to its flagship store to mark the beginning of its Thai exotics drive
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ArticleAgrexco’s lychees set to take off
The Israeli exporter is readying its first lychee exports, with airfreight seen as the means to maximise quality
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ArticleIraq restricts vegetable imports
Iraq has temporarily banned imports of vegetables, according to the Guardian, but doubts remain about the viability of such a move
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ArticleOrganic Fortnight focuses on value
Organic Fortnight returns to the UK in September and will concentrate on the role of organics during the credit crunch
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ArticleZim reports Q1 losses
Israeli shipping firm Zim has announced losses for the first quarter due to a significant drop in cargo volumes
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ArticleFrench unions protest against retailers
Two unions in the south of France have called for a protest today against the policies of the supermarkets and hypermarkets
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ArticlePear forecasts revealed at Interpera
The European pear forecasts were announced last week in Belgium, revealing good news for French producers
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ArticleChiquita wins sustainability award
Chiquita has been awarded the 2009 Circle of Excellence Award in recognition of its environmental and social initiatives
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ArticleInterfel sets peeling challenge
Interfel and the French Peeling Federation have come together to organise a peeling championship for this year’s Fraîch’Attitude
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ArticleAhold sees sales rise
First quarter sales rose by 15 per cent at the Dutch retailer, although net income decreased by 25 per cent
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ArticleZespri records growth in kiwifruit sales
Zespri has reported a rise in kiwifruit sales to week 21, despite tough selling conditions caused by the global economic crisis
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ArticlePalestinian farms targeted by Israeli troops
Palestinian farmers have recently seen whole farms destroyed by Israeli soldiers, according to the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights
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ArticleSchools in Catalonia go organic
Through the work of several local organisations, schools in Catalonia are starting to introduce organic and Fairtrade food to their canteens
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ArticleFlandria woks out in Belgium
Flandria has recommenced its wok demonstrations in Belgium in order to highlight the quality of the Belgian label
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ArticleStonefruit forecasts revealed at Europêch'
Improved weather conditions mean that the European stonefruit forecasts for 2009 make for happier reading
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ArticleClouds clear for Turkish cherries
Last year, poor weather conditions and a strengthening currency proved a dreaded formula for Turkey’s cherry exporters – not this season
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ArticleBrazil ties up with Saudi Arabia
Brazil and Saudi Arabia are set to increase cooperation in order to supply the Kingdom’s food needs
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ArticleInterfel re-elects Vignaud as president
Gilles Vignaud was yesterday re-appointed as president of the French fresh produce interprofessional organisation